What You've Been Missing...

We had a baby! A Boy! {I know, not too surprising, but work with me here} December 18, 2009.

And my labor was hard...er than my others. But humor me, I was in PAIN! And the unflattering picture proves it. {Bless Shane for taking this picture...}

I know it looks like I'm sleeping--but I'm thinking I'm about to die, trust me. I was so ready to push, and I was waiting for my doctor to get there. I really thought the nurses were going to be catching my baby at any moment {TMI, no?} I got through it though, with my doctor. There was a scary moment for me when the cord was around the baby's neck, but after that was taken care of he was perfect--although a little blue.

He was the cutest little thing--and very tiny! 6 lbs 8 oz, 19 inches. I was amazed by how perfect he was, and felt more grateful than ever for a healthy little baby. I truly appreciate the miracle of bringing babies into this world. Oh, and see that puff of ratted hair on my head? I call it the evidence of a hard labor. But, you'd think Shane could have told me to fix it before all of the picture taking {and yes, that means it shows in every picture we have...see}

Baby Cole...meet the world

Okay, so here's the deal. With both of my girls, I have some very cute hospital pictures. And yes, I'm bragging a little. I was so happy getting some good shots of me with my babies where I didn't hate how I looked. Until now. Oh my gravy {new favorite saying...}, I'm blaming it on having a boy. I looked horrible. And there is not one good picture of me at this hospital. And I find it quite sad. But, it is what it is--and I'm brave enough to show you. See...

I love staying at the hospital. And I know that not everybody feels that way. But, I do. It's so relaxing for me. This time, however, the girls were not able to come and visit. Because of new hospital restrictions {thank you, Swine flu} they were not able to come see their new brother. Which made me very sad. But, at the same time, because of limited visitors I was able to really rest, relax, and enjoy one on one time with both Cole and Shane. And I really enjoyed and appreciated it. But, when it was time to come home I thought Cole looked so cute {and TINY}. I was so excited to get home and let the girls meet their new little brother. After all, we've never had one of these before....